Creative Menu Ideas From Onyx.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the time to start planning your menu. If you're looking to put a Creative spin on traditional Thanksgiving dishes, Onyx has some great ideas for you.

Instead of: Mashed Potatoes, Try Dauphinoise Potatoes.

Dauphinoise potatoes are a type of gratin made with layers of potatoes, cream, cheese, and butter. The dish is traditionally named for the Dauphiné region of France, where it is thought to have originated. While there are many variations on the dish, the most essential ingredients remain the same: potatoes, cream, and cheese. Potatoes au gratin are often served as a side dish, but they can also be enjoyed as a main course. When made correctly, these potatoes are ultra- creamy and packed with flavor. So if you're looking for a new way to spice up your potato game, give dauphinoise potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed.

Instead of: Canned Cranberry Sauce, Try a Cranberry Orange Relish.

Cranberry sauce is a tart and flavorful addition to any Thanksgiving feast. While many people opt for the store-bought variety, homemade cranberry sauce is actually quite easy to make. One way to add a bit of extra flavor to your sauce is to add a splash of citrus juice, like orange or lemon. This will help to brighten up the flavor and add a touch of sweetness. You can also add a bit of zest to really amp up the flavor. If you want to get really creative, you could even try using different types of juice or combining several different citrus fruits. Whatever you do, just be sure to enjoy your delicious cranberry sauce!

Instead of: Traditional Stuffing, Try a Quinoa Stuffing.
A stuffing is a dish traditionally served as a side along with roasted meat. It is typically made with bread cubes or crumbs, herbs, onion, celery, and other ingredients moistened with stock or other liquids. A modern take on stuffing can be quinoa stuffing which marries together whole grains, spinach, and cranberries creating a flavorful side dish. Quinoa is a protein-rich grain that provides a nutritional boost to this dish. Spinach and cranberries add color and antioxidants. This dish is easy to make ahead of time and can even be made in the slow cooker, making it perfect for holiday entertaining. Whether you are looking for a traditional or modern twist on stuffing, this dish is sure to please your guests.

Whatever creative Thanksgiving dishes you choose to make, your guests are sure to be impressed. So, whether you’re a traditionalist who will be serving up roasted turkey and all the trimmings or you want to try something a little more adventurous, we hope this roundup of creative Thanksgiving dishes has given you some inspiration.